Culture Outline

Vocabulary and grammar just aren’t enough to reach true understanding.

Collectivistic vs. Individualistic Cultures

Conceptual truth

Friendship

Shame-based cultures

High vs. Low Context Cultures

Temporal perspectives

Monochronic cultures

Polychronic cultures

Politeness

Gender roles

Power Distance

Personal physical space

Public space

Social space

Personal space

Intimate space

Privacy

Cultural Manifestations

Culture shock

Initial euphoria

Rejection phase

Regression phase

Recovery phase

Reverse culture shock

Cross-cultural adjustment

NOTE: Upon course completion, students are highly encouraged to further pursue their studies in English. Both verbal and written feedback about course performance will be provided to the student and kept on record for future evaluation. Letters of recommendation for outside institutions are also provided upon request.